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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 705.15 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 705.15 and 250.62 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 705.15 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/705.15 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 705.15 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 176,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,724.69/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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